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Techstars Startup Weekend Porto

Techstars Startup Weekend Porto: a look back

In this post, we unveil the secrets and special moments in the Techstars Startup Weekend dynamic, by taking a look back on the Porto edition. Learn more about what to expect from a Startup Weekend, what you can learn by enrolling, and how was the experience in the first edition in 11 years in Porto! … Read More

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351 Workshop - first session

How to get your startup off the ground

In this post, we recover the insights Fernando Jardim, President of 351 Portuguese Startup Association, shared with an audience of the first 351 Workshop, on September 19th. … Read More

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Telo Castro

Telo’s journey: how learning to code helped me build my business

Telo shares his journey from completing a web development bootcamp at Le Wagon to founding his own successful e-commerce business, Wallim. … Read More

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#Youarenotalone wants to use the power of the largest national entrepreneurial community to help startups grow

This initiative by the 351 Portuguese Startup Association guarantees access to an extensive network of more than 1100 mentors and partners, such as Indico Capital Partners and Google. … Read More

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Portugal Tech Week

Portugal Tech Week Returns in November for Its Biggest Edition Yet: Organization Unveils First Key Events

In 2023, the largest decentralized innovation festival in Portugal reached 18,000 people, with over 220 events across 10 Portuguese cities. This year, the 351 Portuguese Startup Association is preparing an even more impactful edition, featuring initiatives like PTW House, Tech Run, and Tech Days. … Read More

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Coworking Thursdays Circuit Alvalade

Four Coworking Spaces in Alvalade will host entrepreneurs during Lisbon Entrepreneurship Week

This initiative is part of the Coworking Thursdays series and will take place during Lisbon Entrepreneurship Week across the spaces Poolside, Sítio Alvalade, Kübe, and Heden Alvalade, located in one of the city’s new tech hubs, within a 200-meter block in Alvalade. … Read More

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Galp Nova Sede

GALP Opens Doors to Digital Nomads and Entrepreneurs

The Coworking Thursdays initiative will take place at Galp’s new offices in Lisbon on May 2nd. Over 50 digital nomads and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to enjoy this innovative and unique space in the city. … Read More

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Community Leader Academy

Techstars Community Leader Academy lands for the first time in Portugal

This international program for community leaders is brought to Portugal through 351 Associação Portuguesa de Startups and will select 40 participants with a strong impact on the Portuguese entrepreneurial ecosystem. … Read More

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Coworking Thursdays

5 new innovation spaces open their doors for the first time for the tech community to work from their offices

From coworking, to impact & gaming hubs, to the private offices of Critical Software, which is hiring for more than 300 positions, this will be a unique opportunity to get to know new spaces in Portugal. … Read More

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351 Portuguese Startup Association Releases 2023 Impact Report 

The most active association of startups in Portugal has reached 1600 members in its community, 76 volunteers, 88 initiatives and events and 23,100 people impacted in 2023. … Read More

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351 Portuguese Startup Association – A new chapter for the Portuguese Startup Ecosystem

Introducing 351 Portuguese Startup Association: Enabling Portugal’s startup ecosystem to be a globally renowned hub of innovation, with rapid growth, vibrant collaboration, and sustainable founder success. … Read More

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FuckUp Nights returns to Lisbon with the support from 351 Portuguese Startup Association

FuckUp Nights, the world’s most famous event focused on failure, with a presence in over 300 cities across 90 countries, is returning to the Portuguese capital. … Read More

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Portugal Tech Week 2023

Portugal Tech Week 2023 announces the first events, curators and endorsement in more than 10 districts​

Portugal Tech Week launches the first version of its program, announcing 40 events, 18 curators / ambassadors and endorsement in more than 10 districts​, … Read More

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Portuguese startups can save more than half a million euros with new benefits program from the 351 Portuguese Startup Association

Portuguese startups can save more than half a million euros with new benefits program from the 351 Portuguese Startup Association. … Read More

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Portugal Tech Week

Portugal Tech Week returns for its 2nd edition and expects to host more than 200 events in its schedule

Portugal Tech Week – The biggest innovation festival in Portugal is back from November 12th to 22nd with +200 events! Submit your event now! … Read More

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Coworking Thursdays Porto

You can now work from coworking spaces in Porto for free!

The Coworking Thursdays initiative, which aims to bring together entrepreneurs and digital nomads from various sectors to work collaboratively in a coworking space for free, will begin its activities this September in Porto. … Read More

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Santander X supports Portuguese startups with 30.000€

Registration for the Santander X Portugal Award 2023 is open until October 16th. The Santander Foundation wants to promote entrepreneurship in Portugal, distinguishing the best startups in the seed and early stage categories. … Read More

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Lisboa City Council and 351 Portuguese Startup Association launch a Fund for the Ecosystem Development

The community fund is a shared basket of money and resources that local communities can draw on to carry out their activities or organize events and initiatives. … Read More

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Nuvem Initiative

Portuguese Startup Association and ESOP lead project Nuvem to promote a fairer and more competitive Cloud Ecosystem

The Nuvem project aims to promote public policies and private practices that allow for better market conditions for all players. In just a few months, more than a dozen organizations in Portugal have joined the Nuvem initiative. In Spain, the movement has over 50 participants. … Read More

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Techstars Programs

351 Portuguese Startup Association brings programs from the world’s largest accelerator to Portugal

The 351 Portuguese Startup Association has partnered with Techstars, one of the world’s largest accelerators, which has invested in over 2,300 companies since its founding, to reactivate its ecosystem development programs in Portugal. The first initiative under this partnership is expected to take place later this year. … Read More

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YEPA

351 Portuguese Startup Association to share Portuguese success in OECD International initiative in Brussels

The 351 Portuguese Startup Association has been invited to participate in the Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Academy (YEPA) organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). … Read More

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